Dental Model/Plaster Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Jason J. Kim Dental Aesthetics, a proud member of Denbright Dental Labs, is a full-service dental lab creating beautiful restorations for dentists across the globe, and we are looking for a Model/Plaster Technician to join our team. If you have experience working in the model/plaster room of a dental laboratory, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a skilled technician to create and pour impressions, mount, articulate, and trim models, and ensure orders are constructed for preparation of final restorations per doctor instructions.

Essential Functions

• Pour, trim, section and articulate stone models from a patient’s impressions
• Read prescription included with case; assist in construction of prostheses by following doctors’ written instructions
• Utilize and conserve supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, metal casting, die trimming, metal polishing, wax modeling, wire bending, sandblasting, electroplating, electro-spot welding and CAD/CAM techniques
• Safely use different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, grinders, carvers, etc.)
• Prepare equipment and materials (fill mixing bins, empty equipment receptacles, etc.).
• Work closely with quality control specialists to address all issues regarding quality standards
• Communicate with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner
• Rely on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals
• Recognize and report problem cases or cases that need additional prep work
• Follow daily schedule, production goals, and protocols
• Perform other related duties and projects at direction of management

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, subtract, or change the job functions.

Benefits

Jason J. Kim Dental Aesthetics recognizes the importance of providing our employees the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program. A competitive benefits program is key to our continued growth as an organization and offers our employees benefits in support of overall health and financial security. We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, critical illness, disability and other benefits available after 60 days
• 401k with employer match after 90 days
• 8:30 - 5:00 pm shift, Monday-Friday (no weekends)
• Paid Time Off, plus seven (7) paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement

Education & Experience

Required:

• Previous experience in a model/plaster role at a dental practice or laboratory
• Strong vision for attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination

Requirements:

Skills & Competencies

Required:

• High level organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve problems in a timely and positive manner
• Strong technology skills and the ability to leverage technology in work processes
• Knowledge of principles, procedures and best practices in the industry

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Bending - Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Lift/Push/Carry - Must be able to lift, push, and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Vision - The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Able to use hand tools with repetitive vibration and manual dexterity
• Repetitive motion - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, pinch, grasp

Work Conditions

• Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment for tasks requiring them, including eye wear, face mask, and/or respirator
• The worker may be subject to vibration, exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body

Work Eligibility

• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Must pass work eligibility requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.